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Forum: Hot Bodies / HPI 31-10-2014
Replies: 243
Views: 80,327
Posted By Richard Lowe
I'll be building a 2wd D413 when the D215 comes...

I'll be building a 2wd D413 when the D215 comes along, hopefully we'll get getting a plastic bolt on nose piece on the 2wd to make it a bit easier ;)

You could lock the diff up by filling one full...
Forum: Hot Bodies / HPI 30-10-2014
Replies: 243
Views: 80,327
Posted By Richard Lowe
This is the one I use -...

This is the one I use - http://www.rccarshop.co.uk/index.php/ansshss25-b-answer-rc-small-straight-servo-horn-futaba-ace-savox-25t-black.html :)



All my setups from now on (and the older one's...
Forum: Hot Bodies / HPI 29-10-2014
Replies: 243
Views: 80,327
Posted By Richard Lowe
It makes the car more consistent and feel more...

It makes the car more consistent and feel more accurate, they do give the impression of less traction though so it's a tradeoff. IMO the carbon are worth it as they make the car feel nicer to drive...
Forum: Hot Bodies / HPI 29-10-2014
Replies: 243
Views: 80,327
Posted By Richard Lowe
Servo horn; I use the Answer RC 25T on an Xpert...

Servo horn; I use the Answer RC 25T on an Xpert servo, pro tip - remove the washer on the ballstud on the steering bellcrank to lower it down, then use the shorter ballstud hole on the servo horn....
Forum: Hot Bodies / HPI 29-10-2014
Replies: 243
Views: 80,327
Posted By Richard Lowe
Hop up's - IMO the carbon arm inserts are pretty...

Hop up's - IMO the carbon arm inserts are pretty much essential, the B front tower and A/C rear towers are nice to have too.

As for spares I'd grab some of M3x20mm countersunk screws that bolt the...
Forum: Hot Bodies / HPI 09-10-2014
Replies: 243
Views: 80,327
Posted By Richard Lowe
Try the RHR national setup -...

Try the RHR national setup - http://www.petitrc.com/setup/hotbodies/setupd413/D413_RichardLowe_RHR20140824/

You might want to add another couple of mm droop limiters all round and lower the ride...
Forum: Hot Bodies / HPI 15-09-2014
Replies: 243
Views: 80,327
Posted By Richard Lowe
Mine has scratched the motor mount too, it's the...

Mine has scratched the motor mount too, it's the centre diff screws just catching on the mount as things flex. There's not a lot we can do about it for the moment besides possibly removing a little...
Forum: Hot Bodies / HPI 15-09-2014
Replies: 243
Views: 80,327
Posted By Richard Lowe
The B front tower has 4 holes which are half way...

The B front tower has 4 holes which are half way between the holes on the kit A tower, the inside hole on the B tower is half a hole further in than the inside on A, the second hole out is half way...
Forum: Hot Bodies / HPI 14-09-2014
Replies: 243
Views: 80,327
Posted By Richard Lowe
Was the pinion in line with the spur, it looks...

Was the pinion in line with the spur, it looks like it was only running on half the spur?

Make sure the little grub screw in the motor clamp is sitting slightly proud, that way it digs into the...
Forum: Hot Bodies / HPI 24-07-2014
Replies: 243
Views: 80,327
Posted By Richard Lowe
Have a check in the non-sticky 'Setups Sticky?'...

Have a check in the non-sticky 'Setups Sticky?' (http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?p=867101#post867101) thread :lol:

Specifically...
Forum: Hot Bodies / HPI 17-06-2014
Replies: 243
Views: 80,327
Posted By Richard Lowe
They were just some thin axle shims I had around,...

They were just some thin axle shims I had around, chances are they are an AE part as they were floating round in my toolbox. Nitro clutch shims would do the job too :)
Forum: Hot Bodies / HPI 10-06-2014
Replies: 243
Views: 80,327
Posted By Richard Lowe
Damn, no pressure then Danny!

Damn, no pressure then Danny!
Forum: Hot Bodies / HPI 09-06-2014
Replies: 243
Views: 80,327
Posted By Richard Lowe
I've put some axle shims on the top of the rack...

I've put some axle shims on the top of the rack over the top hat bushings, alternatively you can file/dremel the top the the bushings to bring them down to the level of the rack.
Forum: Hot Bodies / HPI 08-06-2014
Replies: 243
Views: 80,327
Posted By Richard Lowe
I wouldn't worry about parts, my car has had...

I wouldn't worry about parts, my car has had about a season's worth of running since I got it and hasn't had a single part replaced yet - nothing's broken or worn out.

Setup-wise it's ever...
Forum: Hot Bodies / HPI 19-05-2014
Replies: 243
Views: 80,327
Posted By Richard Lowe
I'll have to check what I'm running exactly on...

I'll have to check what I'm running exactly on the ESC, I do remember I'm on 5 1st punchrate and 10 2nd with a 6.5. IMO 5.5 is too much motor for the car in shorty with it being so light, not that it...
Forum: Hot Bodies / HPI 19-05-2014
Replies: 243
Views: 80,327
Posted By Richard Lowe
What are you using ESC wise, I can post my HPI...

What are you using ESC wise, I can post my HPI Flux Pro settings if that's helpful?

I used to run the slipper in my B44 just loose enough to stop the plastic gears detonating, when I put Durango...
Forum: Hot Bodies / HPI 15-05-2014
Replies: 243
Views: 80,327
Posted By Richard Lowe
From the video that doesn't look especially high...

From the video that doesn't look especially high traction, you should be fine with the Southport setup :)

The current thing I'm experimenting with is the front shock position on the tower. We...
Forum: Hot Bodies / HPI 12-05-2014
Replies: 243
Views: 80,327
Posted By Richard Lowe
Hi Roy, Try my current setup next time you...

Hi Roy,

Try my current setup next time you run the car...

http://www.petitrc.com/setup/hotbodies/setupd413/D413_RichardLowe_Southport20140504/

We've learned a lot since the first test day at...
Forum: Hot Bodies / HPI 01-05-2014
Replies: 243
Views: 80,327
Posted By Richard Lowe
Drilled the blank pistons that come with the kit...

Drilled the blank pistons that come with the kit :)

AE pistons wouldn't fit, the HB pistons have a smaller hole for the shock shaft as they mount with a tiny locknut rather than e clips.
Forum: Hot Bodies / HPI 30-04-2014
Replies: 243
Views: 80,327
Posted By Richard Lowe
The initial running we did with the car the...

The initial running we did with the car the thinner oil felt a bit better, however at Southport a couple of weeks ago when it rained and the grip went right down I could feel it making the car do...
Forum: Hot Bodies / HPI 28-04-2014
Replies: 243
Views: 80,327
Posted By Richard Lowe
Have you got the little grub screw that screws...

Have you got the little grub screw that screws into the clamp over the motor cam in?

When I built mine (same applied on the B44 motor clamp) I put the cam into the motor mount, screwed the clamp...
Forum: Hot Bodies / HPI 09-04-2014
Replies: 243
Views: 80,327
Posted By Richard Lowe
Yeah out of the box the car has the suspension...

Yeah out of the box the car has the suspension travel of a 1/5th scale monster truck! I tried running it on kit setup but having so much droop made it roll and pitch a lot. The longer than usual...
Forum: Hot Bodies / HPI 08-04-2014
Replies: 243
Views: 80,327
Posted By Richard Lowe
The shell Ty has used since the worlds is by...

The shell Ty has used since the worlds is by Proline.

It's safe to say the car was well worth the wait! The way the lightweight shorty car fires out of corners is incredible, and it...
Forum: Hot Bodies / HPI 08-04-2014
Replies: 243
Views: 80,327
Posted By Richard Lowe
I'll have a general idea of a base setup after...

I'll have a general idea of a base setup after today at RHR.

Will post what I find out tonight :)
Forum: Hot Bodies / HPI 16-01-2014
Replies: 243
Views: 80,327
Posted By Richard Lowe
It's looking more like D414.33 :p ;)

It's looking more like D414.33 :p ;)
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